“Most Toyota or Mazda vehicles will last at least 250,000 miles with basic maintenance.”
Absolutely, I have seen them go 350k before needing major engine work. And even then you can buy what they call “50 thousand mile” used engines imported from Japan.
Because of their emission laws they have to replace the engines after 50k. But that is only “now broke in” mileage for us here.
I have a 1997 Toyota Corolla, 161,000 miles. I’m keeping it around, though when I am able to purchase another vehicle it certainly won’t be a new one. Maybe in the 2010-2015 year range.
I bought a new mazda protoge in 2001. Then I gave it to my
GF in about 2006 cause while it was a great car in every way the acceleration sucked and I could not deal with that.
I did all the maintenance its whole life and it needed very little.
Sold it for her last year with 260k miles and I think it probably will last for another 100k.
all of my cars while much faster have required a lot more maintenance.